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MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 21 hours ago
No Giannis Antetokounmpo means there’s more room for Porter to spread his wings offensively, and the Bucks certainly need him to do it. He was highly productive against the Pistons, with the 32 points being a season-high. Not only did Porter record a complete line, but he was efficient, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. KPJ is rostered in 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number should increase after Saturday’s performance.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
2 days ago
Porter Jr remained productive in his fourth game back from his early-season knee injury. While he didn’t score as well as the previous two outings, he utilized the charity stripe to make his way to 20 points for the third straight game, while tallying his most productive numbers as a rebounder and facilitator since returning. The sample size has been small this season for Porter, but he’s put up good fantasy numbers more times than he hasn’t. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup, Porter Jr. will have even more freedom to create on the offensive end.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
4 days ago
Porter was coming off a 30-point game in Monday’s loss to the Wizards, but saw an uptick in usage on Wednesday due to Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving with an injury three minutes into the game. Porter’s in line to be an impact fantasy player for the rest of the season if he can just stay healthy.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
4 days ago
Porter is available after initially being listed as questionable with a back injury. The 25-year-old point guard had 30 points against the Wizards on Sunday, but left the game early with back spasms. It’s a good sign for fantasy managers that Porter’s injury wasn’t more serious as it looks like he’s running with the starting point guard job for the Bucks again.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
5 days ago
KPJ dropped 30 points in Sunday’s loss to Washington, but he left midway through the fourth quarter with lower back spasms. The back issue may keep him sidelined, and if he is unavailable, Ryan Rollins would presumably soak up additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
6 days ago
KPJ made his return to the lineup on Saturday and was solid in that game after missing 19 games with a knee injury. However, he was a stud in this game before exiting with 6:37 left in the fourth due to lower back spasms. This shouldn’t be a lengthy absence for KPJ, but there is a chance he misses Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. Still, this was a phenomenal performance for him, and he has a chance to have a special season, as long as he remains healthy.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 days ago
KPJ injured his knee in the season opener and has been sidelined since. In his first game back, he immediately returned to the starting lineup. He logged 25 minutes, but that may not have been because of a minutes restriction since the game was lopsided until garbage time. KPJ is available in 64 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but if his first game back is any indicator, he is worth adding off the waiver wire.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 days ago
Porter is back, with Saturday’s game being his first since late October. He’ll start with Gary Trent Jr. being bumped to the bench. That’s good news for those who have Ryan Rollins, especially if this is the lineup that Doc Rivers decides to stick with moving forward. Giannis is also good to go after logging 28 minutes in his first game back from a strained groin on Friday. Look for him to be under a similar minutes limit against the Nets.
Source: NBA Lineups

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 days ago
Sidelined since late October, Porter is ready to make his return to the court. While the Bucks have not divulged an official minutes limit, fantasy managers should not expect to see Porter take on a full workload in his first game back. Something to watch as KPJ shakes off the rust is how his return impacts Ryan Rollins’ playing time. Rollins has been excellent so far, but Porter’s return gives the Bucks another playmaker to call on.
Source: Jackson Gross

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 days ago
Porter has been out since late October after undergoing a minor procedure on his right knee. The 25-year-old is listed as questionable, which at least gives him a chance of suiting up against the Nets on Saturday. Ryan Rollins has been excellent in Porter’s absence and should hold on to his starting job even when Porter returns.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Porter suffered a right meniscus injury during an on-court return-to-play workout on Thursday. According to the Bucks, he’ll undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure and be out for another four weeks. The strategy for fantasy managers is simple: add Ryan Rollins if he’s still sitting on the waiver wire. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing top-25 value in nine-cat formats while averaging 31.1 minutes per game.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Porter has not played since injuring his ankle during the regular season opener, and Thursday’s game will be the fourth he’s missed. Ryan Rollins has filled in admirably as the starting point guard and is worth rostering until KPJ returns.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
KPJ had already been ruled out for Friday’s game against Toronto, but he won’t play against Cleveland on Sunday either. That will likely result in at least two starts for Ryan Rollins, who turned in a 9/4/3/3 line in 29 minutes off the bench against the Wizards.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
KPJ exited early from Wednesday’s season opener, and after the game, coach Doc Rivers said it didn’t look good. It wouldn’t be shocking if this wasn’t the only absence for Porter. Ryan Rollins ended up playing 29 minutes and contributed nine points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals and will likely fill in as a starter with Porter sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. is dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 25-year-old point guard was leading the Bucks with 10 points early in the second quarter against the Wizards on Wednesday when he was ruled out officially. Porter Jr. is in line for a significant role on this Bucks team if he can avoid a serious injury, though his timetable to return is unclear at this time. Cole Anthony’s fantasy value would benefit the most from an extended absence for Porter Jr.
Source: Lily Zhao

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. appears to be the Bucks’s starting point guard heading into the season. He started once again, dropped 15 points in 24 minutes and made 4-of-6 three-pointers. Porter Jr. will have fantasy value as long as he plays well enough to maintain the role as the primary point guard. Offseason addition Cole Anthony had 21 points and went 5-of-6 on three-pointers in 19 minutes. Anthony at least gives the Bucks a depth option at points guard should Porter Jr. falter at any point this season.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
After rejuvenating his NBA career during his time with the Bucks late last season, Porter is on track to be the team’s starting point guard to open the regular season. He didn’t miss a shot from the field against the Pistons and generally made solid decisions with the basketball in his 14 minutes of game time. Given the track record, Porter can be challenging to trust in fantasy leagues fully. However, the opportunity in front of KPJ makes him worth the risk as a late-round pick.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
2 months ago
No Milwaukee starter played more than 17 minutes on Monday, including Porter Jr., who needed just 15 minutes to reach double figures in points and finish as the team’s leader in assists. The veteran guard figures to have the ball in his hands often this season after head coach Doc Rivers recently made known his intentions to start Porter Jr. at the point guard position. He’ll provide the Bucks with additional ball handling and playmaking alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, while also contributing three-level scoring to the starting unit. If Porter Jr. can retain his shooting efficiency from his half-season with the Bucks last season, he’ll have a chance to make a positive impact throughout the year.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
2 months ago
Rivers’ statement following the Bucks’ first practice of training camp is unsurprising, given the lack of options at the point guard position. Offseason addition Cole Anthony, who was limited some during the session, and Ryan Rollins may also get opportunities, but Porter stands out as the best available option. During the team’s first-round series against Indiana, he averaged 5.4 assists and 1.8 turnovers per game. While Porter only shot 39.6 percent from the field in the series, his decision-making was sound overall. And with his starting point guard role, he’ll have the opportunity to put up more robust scoring and assist numbers. The key for Porter will be efficiency, which he struggled with while running the show for the then-rebuilding Rockets early in his career.
Source: Eric Nehm

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
5 months ago
Two days after declining his player option, Porter has decided to return to the Bucks on a two-year deal. He certainly had his moments, especially late in the season, and there’s an opportunity for the former first-round pick to provide added value to fantasy leagues. Damian Lillard (Achilles) will miss most of the 2025-26 season, leaving a large opening at the point guard position. While erratic, KPJ will be worth the risk in standard league drafts.
Source: Shams Charania

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
5 months ago
Two days after declining his player option, Porter has decided to return to the Bucks on a two-year deal. He certainly had his moments, especially late in the season, and there’s an opportunity for the former first-round pick to provide added value in fantasy leagues. Damian Lillard (Achilles) will miss most of the 2025-26 season, leaving a large opening at the point guard position. While erratic, KPJ will be worth the risk in standard league drafts.
Source: Shams Charania

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
5 months ago
Traded to Milwaukee at the February deadline, Porter had his moments during the regular season and the Bucks’ first-round series against the Pacers. His option for the 2025-26 season would have paid Porter $2.5 million, so the decision to test the open market is not a surprise. With Damian Lillard (Achilles) set to miss most of next season, if not all of it, and Ryan Rollins being a restricted free agent, the Bucks have a clear need at point guard. However, they don’t have much money to spend in free agency.
Source: The Athletic

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
7 months ago
After totaling 22 points on 6-of-21 shooting in the first three games of the series, Porter was far better in Game 4. He was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, taking on an enlarged role after Damian Lillard exited with a lower left leg injury. With Bucks coach Doc Rivers saying after the loss that the outlook for Lillard is “not promising,” Porter may be thrust into the starting lineup for Game 5 on Tuesday. Trailing three games to one, Milwaukee’s goal is to get the series back home for Game 6.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 months ago
Both reserves are expected to sit out the regular season finale, which isn’t surprising with the Bucks having clinched the fifth seed in the East. Stanley Umude and Andre Jackson Jr. should play significant roles for the shorthanded Bucks.
Source: NBA Injury Report

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 months ago
Porter Jr. continues to be a revelation in the season’s final two weeks. The 24-year-old point guard came off the bench Friday, but played 31 minutes, more than every starter not named Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Porter Jr. has certainly benefited from the absence of Damian Lillard, he’s also been a top-50 fantasy player over the last two weeks. He’s made the most of his opportunity and that shouldn’t go unnoticed.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 months ago
As with Gary Trent Jr., the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) meant Porter would move into the starting lineup on Sunday. He had an excellent night in New Orleans, shooting just below 50 percent from the field while not committing a turnover. Porter has not been the safest streaming option with Damian Lillard out of the lineup, but he did boast a higher ceiling. He’ll be worth a look in active leagues for Week 23, as the Bucks play four games.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 months ago
Porter stepped up for the Bucks in a big way Saturday night, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double. The 12 rebounds were a season-high for the guard, who shot 50 percent from the field and only committed one turnover. Rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Porter has provided 12th-round value in eight-cat formats since Damian Lillard was ruled out with a blood clot in his calf. With Milwaukee playing four games during Week 23, Porter is worth a look in deep leagues that will still be active.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
8 months ago
KPJ saw limited minutes off the bench in this one, though he only needed 23 minutes to lead the bench in scoring. Porter Jr. knocked down 8-of-12 shots from the floor and 9-of-9 free throws on his way to a season-high point total. With Damian Lillard out and thin depth, expect KPJ to see minutes north of 20 per game moving forward.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
9 months ago
Porter replaced Ryan Rollins in the Bucks’ starting lineup on Wednesday, providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. However, he shot 33.3 percent from the field, including an 0-of-4 night from three. The lineup change may have benefitted Rollins, who spent more time playing against reserves. He finished 17 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 18 minutes. Fantasy managers who decided to stream Porter should hold onto him, especially with Damian Lillard (calf) out indefinitely.

MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
9 months ago
In addition to Damian Lillard, the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for Wednesday’s game. Bucks coach Doc Rivers has also removed Ryan Rollins from the starting lineup, inserting Porter and Trent. While Trent possesses the safer fantasy floor, both players are worth streaming in this spot.
Source: NBA Lineups